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There’s arguably no makeup product that has more of a transformative impact than lipstick.
One swipe can singlehandedly change your entire lookheck, sometimes even your entire mood.
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We asked makeup artists Todd Harris, Jenny Patinkin, and Bryan Cantor to share their best lipstick tips.
Read on for what they had to say.
Fortunately, preventing this is super easy.
“Just [use it to] line all the way around your lips, slightly onto your skin.
It creates a barrier so that the pigments cant absorb into any little creases.”
(FYI, do thisbeforeyou apply lipstick.)
According to Patinkin, it’s an old-school red carpet makeup trick.
Pre-lipstick lay a tissue over your lips and lightly dust powder over them with a fluffy brush.
It also helps the color last longer and wear better, too, she explains.
Luckily, there’s an easy way to check that this doesn’t happen.
If the border of your lips looks smudgy, try Cantor’s go-to trick.
Exfoliate Lips First…
Nothing ruins the look of lipstick quite like patches of flaky skin, so pre-lippie exfoliation is a must.
Don’t have alip scrubhandy?
“Gently brush your lips with a soft toothbrush to remove any dead skin,” says Cantor.
“This will help your lipstick go on more smoothly.”
Here’s the thing, though: Not alllip balmsare created equal.
Look for a lighter-weight formula, instead.
